Patient Safety Associate - Inpatient - Rotating - PRN
Core
Provides 1:1 safety observation and basic direct patient care (hygiene, ADLs, mobility) for high-risk patients including those with dementia, delirium, or psychiatric needs under RN direction.
Role type
Patient Safety Associate (clinical support)
Builds
Patient safety and comfort in inpatient units (ICU, Acute, ER)
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care, verbal de-escalation, environment safety checks, documentation, reporting incidents, personal hygiene assistance, mobility support
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant certification, 1 year direct patient care experience, healthcare education enrollment
Technologies
Electronic communication systems, hospital documentation platforms
Responsibilities
Perform safety checks and environment monitoring, assist with ADLs and personal care, document patient observations, report incidents to RN, participate in unit QA/CQI activities
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support